Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Serengeti Trail
8 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
241 reviews
8 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
Trip Code
YGOT
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (3 nights)
From £1,552(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth with multiple game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena. Here, you’ll have the best chance to spot iconic African animals.
Visit the Kimana Ranger Project and meet the dedicated men and women protecting Kimana Sanctuary, a vital area for migrating elephants. Hear their stories at the Ranger Training Academy and learn about the challenges they face in safeguarding wildlife.
Explore Amboseli National Park – home to the largest population of African elephants in Kenya and known for large tuskers and exquisite views of Mt Kilimanjaro on clear days.
Embark on an unforgettable safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof 4WD with your small group for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros in full view.
Learn about the Maasai cultures and join a local community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming area of Mto wa Mbu, before sitting down for a traditional meal together.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Some passengers will have been travelling together prior to the start of this trip. You may also want to check out The Masai Heartlands if you have more time to explore in East Africa.
Itinerary
Follow the herds on a wildlife-rich overland safari
Bless the rains of East Africa on an eight-day safari adventure through Kenya and Tanzania. The famed national parks in the Serengeti, Amboseli, and Ngorongoro regions are home to an astounding array of animals, from miniature dik-dik antelopes and lions to the noble African elephant. With local guides and all your needs taken care of, you’re free to spot wildlife and soak up the amazing atmosphere. Head out on several safaris in search of Africa’s iconic animals in the back of specially designed safari vehicles. Look for the endangered black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater and giant tusker elephants in Amboseli National Park. With stops at a local community in Mto wa Mbu and an informative visit to the Kimana Ranger Project, this journey is fit for the most curious traveller, eager to meet locals and explore the fertile savannahs of Africa’s east.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (3 nights)
Included activities
Amboseli National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Amboseli - Kimana Ranger Project
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional activities
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek - USD80
Lake Manyara Game drive - USD100
Karatu - Village Visit - USD20
Karatu - Coffee Tour - USD25
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 8. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm this evening.
3. If it is more convenient, we offer the option to finish the trip in Arusha on the final day rather than transferring back to Nairobi. Please do not book flights out of Arusha airport until after 11 am.
4. An optional sunrise balloon ride in the Serengeti National Park is possible on this itinerary. Please see Days 4-5 for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited, and we recommend that you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
Reviews (229)
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Antoine
May 31, 2025
Absolutely breathtaking game drives through Ngoro Ngoro and Serengeti. Expected to see dozens of animals, saw thousands. Fantastic tour guide and drivers.
Penelope
May 31, 2025
Amazing!!! The amount of wildlife in the Serrengetti exceeded my expectations. The trip was made made perfect thanks to our a Incredible crew. Amazing Susan leaded us with care and humour. Solomon kept us well fed with realy delicious food and entertained us with masai song and dance and Sally our iexperienced driver made us feel very safe and was so helpful with our luggage. I would highly recommend to go with Intrepid if visiting the Serrengetti .
Michael
May 31, 2025
Such and incredible trip and all the team at intrepid made everything a breeze
Dima
May 31, 2025
Absolutely once in a lifetime trip to see some of the world’s most rare and beautiful animals. From spotting leopards in the tree, to cheetahs in the grass, to lion prides (and having a lion walk past right beside our 4x4) to seeing thousands of zebra and wildebeest migrating north, to sleeping in the wild Serengeti amongst the animals (and hearing lions roaming around the camp!) it has all been the most incredible experience. Our crew, Susan, Sally and Solomon were also incredible - our amazing trip leader, driver and chef - they have made this trip so much more enjoyable and I would love to do more trips with them. An absolute must for everyone to do at least once in their lifetimes. 10/10!
Sarah
May 30, 2025
A life changing experience! Exceeded my expectations in the most phenomenal ways—I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Kerry
May 24, 2025
This was an excellent trip. We got to see all of the Big 5 (and the Ugly 5). We were very lucky nature put on a really good show. Thank you to Darlene, Dawit and Ben - you did an outstanding job!
JOSHUA
Mar 01, 2025
Had a great time on this trip with lots of incredible activities and unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Camping in Serengetti you can't put into 50 words or less - you have to be there
Kerry
Mar 01, 2025
Absolutely stellar trip - our guide, driver, chef were incredible & so fun, saw so many incredible creatures & places, experiencing East Africa culture, can’t recommend highly enough!
Marcel
Feb 17, 2025
Camping trip in the wild, with many memories, esp. serengeti national park.
Jelizaveta
Feb 15, 2025
This trip is nothing short of a jaw dropping and breathtaking. Of course, all factors combined - excellent crew, wildlife and weather, vibrant travellers!
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